Executive Chef 1

Sodexo Careers•Brentwood, TN

15h

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef for Currey Ingram Academy in Brentwood, TN. This role oversees the day‑to-day execution of menus and culinary deliverables. The Executive Chef is accountable for culinary operations, customer and client satisfaction, and key administrative responsibilities. What You'll Do Execute the culinary function, ensuring high‑quality food production. Purchase ingredients and manage inventory, food cost analysis, menu compliance, and production forecasting. Implement Sodexo culinary standards, including recipe compliance and food quality expectations. Develop, motivate, and coach team members to adopt new culinary techniques and innovations. Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation practices, and workplace safety standards. Utilize automated systems for food inventory, ordering, production, and management. What We Offer Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include: Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions Paid Time Off and Company Holidays Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire. What You Bring A strong culinary background with the ability to stay current on modern culinary trends. Excellent leadership and communication skills, consistently upholding high culinary standards. Proven coaching and employee development strengths. A passion for food, creativity, and continuous innovation within the culinary space. Who We Are At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form .

Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Nice To Haves

A strong culinary background with the ability to stay current on modern culinary trends.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, consistently upholding high culinary standards.
Proven coaching and employee development strengths.
A passion for food, creativity, and continuous innovation within the culinary space.

Responsibilities

Execute the culinary function, ensuring high‑quality food production.
Purchase ingredients and manage inventory, food cost analysis, menu compliance, and production forecasting.
Implement Sodexo culinary standards, including recipe compliance and food quality expectations.
Develop, motivate, and coach team members to adopt new culinary techniques and innovations.
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation practices, and workplace safety standards.
Utilize automated systems for food inventory, ordering, production, and management.